As a mom, I don't really understand this doll, but my daughter loves it. I have to admit that Frankie Stein is one of the prettier of the monster dolls. Unfortunately, she has a broken leg after my daughter had difficulty getting a boot off. My only criticism is the think legs/knees made it easy to break. I don't think its possible to break a Barbie's leg.
This doll is beautiful in person and worth getting if your daughter loves monster high. I think its great that they are always changing up their look too. I just wish that it wasn't so easy for the limns to detach. My daughter has lost one of her arms already.